ABOUT ASHLEY

Paper Suite is my creative playground. In 2008, I started blogging my crafting experiences. Through the years, my projects have been published in magazines and featured on blogs. I design projects for for Papertrey Ink's monthly releases and also their Moments Inked Memory Planner System. When I am not in my paper suite, I am spending time with my family, trying a new recipe, or surfing the Internet. I'm also a new mom to a very sweet baby girl.

Tea Party Color Trends Challenge | Feel Better Blend

July 6, 2012

Hey there! I’m finally back today with a card to share for a new Embellish challenge. Somehow, I forgot to do my posting for the last challenge. So, instead of going backwards, I’m treading forward. The Tea Party Color Trends Challenge is so much fun and the colors are so soft and soothing. I made a get well card that can be giving some tea.

Stamp the background pattern on the top portion of the card in aqua mist ink. Next, use a floral image in the same background set and stamp it over the aqua mist ink in melon berry ink. The results of the “double background” stamping technique are amazing. It really makes it seem like it’s custom patterned paper.

Stamp the remaining portion of the card front with polka dots using melon berry ink. Mask off the top portion stamped in step 1.

Die cut the mat stack shape and stamp the coordinating wood grain mat image using sweet blush ink. The soft pink hue on the rustic-style pattern is so striking.

Die cut the tea kettle, stamp the coordinating image in aqua mist ink, and adhere a floral embellishment on top. Don’t forget to add a pearl.

After layering the die cuts together, adhere it to the card front with foam adhesive.

Die cut a double ended banner from sweet blush cardstock and stamp the sentiment in dark chocolate ink. Of course, it is also popped off the card front with foam adhesive.

A very easy card to create with such a special sentiment and purpose.

Thanks so much for visiting today. Please head on over to Embellish’s blog to see more details about the challenge. Also, don’t forget to see what the rest of the design team came up with for this challenge. Enjoy your weekend!

Jeannie L -The card is so sweet and pretty. I’d feel better already just by looking at it. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

Susan Beauchaine-LOVE this card! I was really never into the tea set but of couse you made me see it in a new light, so….. And, I NEED some of that Melissa Francis trim ~ Oh so pretty!
You never cease to amaze, Ashley
Thanks for sharing
SusanReplyCancel

Gabby -Nice card! Like the colors and the two hand-stamped background. The teapot looks great on the woodgrain mat. I’ve been using my woodgrain stamp as a background a lot. Love the look, especially as a background for a non-specific tree focal point.